UPDATE 07/2015: CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE FOR SHOOTINGS AS I'VE RETURNED (ALBEIT RELUCTANTLY) TO CORPORATE/ACADEMIC LIFE. I'M HOWEVER OPEN TO ASSIST A TEAM ON SHOOTS IF THE OPPORTUNITY PRESENTS ITSELF.


Hello Model Mayhem,
I'm Ryo (pronounced Ree-yo):

Who am I: Emerging fashion designer and stylist from Kingston, Jamaica now living in Paris, France.

As a stylist, I prefer to do so for editorials be it online or print. I like telling stories therefore, I focus a lot on characterization, mood, themes and trends. In my opinion, a good editorial is one that is well planned, has a central theme and results in some strong images. I'm influenced by detail, texture, lines, angles, proportion and shapes and I try as much as possible to reflect this in my work. My trademark is producing work that is rich in detail but simple and honest. I dislike anything contrived or pretentious. My other unique style is that I like to juxtapose opposites. Austere tailored pieces matched with loose fluid shapes, modern with classic pieces, masculine with the feminine - a style most persons are unable to achieve but I make it work. My personal style in itself is quite fashionable - a classic sensibility mixed with an urban quirkiness.

Looking for: Models - I prefer girls who are slender built, 5'9" or taller. So right now while I'm building my portfolio and my network of contacts, I'm only interested in working with girls/models who are represented by an agency or look like they can be agency represented. I may however make exceptions for those having a striking face or body (for beauty or parts stories).
Photographers - Photographers with strong fashion knowledge and aesthetic. I am not interested in doing glamour or fetish.

I'm also interested in meeting and NETWORKING with other *fashion stylists, *fashion agents, makeup artists, retouchers and magazine editors.

**Please note the stress on FASHION

Compensation: I'm open to both paid and unpaid work at this time, however creative tests and/or collaborative efforts (TFPs, TFCDs, etc.) will only be considered if they are serious and can prove mutually beneficial.

So if you like what you see from the "Stylin' one" don't be afraid to send me a message. Let the takeover begin!

SWAPPING DISINGENUOUS COMMENTS IS NOT MY PURPOSE HERE. LOOKING FOR MEANINGFUL AND LONG-TERM CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER EMERGING CREATIVES.


Kingston, Jamaica


*My TOP FRIENDS include those persons with whom I have already shared a working relationship, those I hope to work with, or simply those with a wicked profile picture! ;)

Photograpahers:
Mario Davis (Ryo Stylin')
Mofia Photography

Hairstylists:
John Gordon
Latoya Buchanan

Makeup Artists:
Georgette Smith
Mario Davis (Ryo Stylin')

Models:
Alicia Griffith
Kameika Lewis
Jessie Francis
Oreintha Russell
Terri-Lois Davis

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